Hermes Scarf Graff (Graffiti) Rare Special Edition in Great Condition!

This fantabulous design is a complete stand-out amongst Hermes scarves, and our example is in terrific condition. It retains all its original weight, colour, detail, and even its sales tag; and we can’t find any marks on it (after its very thorough visit to our womderful cleaners!) Condition: 9.8/10.

The scarf is rare – a ‘Special Edition’, created by renowned French-Vietnamese graffiti artist, Cyril Phan, aka “Kongo”. In 2002, Kongo was co-founder of Kosmopolite (the first international graffiti festival in France, sponsored by the suburban city of Bagnolet where he resides), when he invited artists from the four corners of the globe to tag the city walls.

The scarf shows an explosive graffiti “paint” design with Hermes in a square at the center. He approaches the scarf like the wall. The result is a dramatic and eye-catching print. This scarf is a must-have for Hermes lovers and collectors everywhere.

Born of a Vietnamese father and a French mother, Cyril Phan spent his early childhood in Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in 1975. During his adolescence, he lived for several years in Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo, which inspired his artist name, Cyril Kongo.

The following is part of an interview with Kongo undertaken by Tatler in 2011 (see: https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/arts/graffiti-artist-kongo-street-art-and-silk-scarves)

“The Graff Hermès scarf took two years to design because I had to really immerse myself in the Maison, and to understand how it works. I take my time and Hermès takes their time.
I was an artist from the street who knew nothing about luxury, but they took me like an infant, to visit the Émile Hermès museum. When the curator, who has become something of a maternal presence, opened the museum doors, I felt such a strong vibration hit me. I have a lot of similarities with Hermès because I love travel, I appreciate handmade things and have a connection with art. Hermès doesn’t care about ‘high’ luxury objects as most people understand it – they care about real life, real objects. We are similar not just in the way we create but in our philosophy.”